Veggie Brown Rice & Orzo Pilaf

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 15 Minute(s)

Cook Time: 35 Minute(s)

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread

1 small onion, chopped

2 medium red, yellow and/or orange bell peppers, finely chopped

1 carrot, finely chopped

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed

1 cup uncooked brown rice

2-1/4 cups chicken broth

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, prepared according to package directions

2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Melt I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in 3-quart saucepot over medium-high heat and cook onion, red peppers, carrot, salt, pepper and thyme, stirring frequently, 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in rice and cook 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in hot orzo and parsley.

Cost per recipe*: $6.60.

Cost per serving*: $1.10.

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories 260, Calories From Fat 40, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 4.5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 440mg, Total Carbohydrates 49g, Sugars 4g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 7g, Vitamin A 70%, Vitamin C 90%, Calcium 2%, Iron 10%

Veggie Brown Rice & Orzo Pilaf

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